preload

Fill before shipping

Preload means to load something in advance of when it will be used.

Software preloads data into memory so it's ready when needed: The game preloads the next level while you're still playing.

Phones come preloaded with apps.

In fitness, preload refers to the initial stretch on a muscle before contraction.

The noun is the thing loaded in advance or the act of loading it.

computing

cache

Concealed storage spot

bufferProtective intermediate space
initializeSet starting conditions
bootHigh shoe or startup

startup · RAM · memory · firmware · BIOS · prefetch · software · browser · data · render

firearm

ammunition

Weapon projectiles and charges

magazineBound periodical with articles
chamberEnclosed room or cavity
cartridgeSealed container for supplies

bullet · rounds · clip · ready · prepare · firearm · pistol · rifle · shotgun · revolver

mechanical

tension

Stretched or strained state

stressPressure, mental or vocal
forceStrength or compulsion
compressionForcing into smaller space

spring · torque · strain · pressure · tightness · elasticity · prestress · bearing · suspension · structural

Categories

circulationblood, circulation, arteries, veins, bloodstream
game launchcinematic trailer, release date, launch trailer, countdown, launch party
hemodynamicsblood pressure, blood flow, cardiac output, heart rate, afterload
bottom bracketsBSA, threaded, press fit, press-fit, spindle
fastener specsthread count, threads per inch, head size, coarse thread, fine thread
vehicle dynamicsacceleration, handling, steering, traction, braking

Opposites

loading action vs. removal

preloadlazy loading

Postponing retrieval until necessary

unload · offload · purge · clear · flush

mechanical tension/stress (engineering)

preloadunload

Remove contents from

release tension · slack · unstressed · relax

Family

preloaded, preloading, preloads, preloader

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